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The image shows a textured wicker container with a large rectangular shape and a slightly sloping top. The surface is intricately designed with floral embroidery on its sides, displaying earthy tones of cream, tan, and brown, accented with soft greens and pinks in the flowers. The container is positioned centrally with its top facing slightly upwards to the left, exposing the decorative floral panels on the sides.
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The image shows a textured wicker container with a large rectangular shape and a slightly sloping top. The surface is intricately designed with floral embroidery on its sides, displaying earthy tones of cream, tan, and brown, accented with soft greens and pinks in the flowers. The container is positioned centrally with its top facing slightly upwards to the left, exposing the decorative floral panels on the sides.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Birch Bark Sewing Basket

John Cooke

Date
1938
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 23 x 28.1 cm (9 1/16 x 11 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 7 1/2" long; 5" wide; 5" deep
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.13508
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
  • Macinac Island
Inscription

lower right in graphite: John Cooke 1938

NGA object ID 25599. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.